Crested Butte or Telluride
18 November, 2019
Southwest Colorado offers a whole world of recreation and fun that beats the I-70 corridor for its lack of crowds, easy access, and towns that haven’t been READ MORE
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Four Leaf Peeping Hot Spots Near Gunnison
30 September, 2019
Fall Colors and Foliage: Every September Crested Butte + Gunnison welcomes fall with open arms. Cold nights, warm days, and trees blazing with color are all signs READ MORE
Can’t Miss Fall Events
26 August, 2019
Crested Butte + Gunnison Fall 2019 Calendar of Events: Fall in the Gunnison Valley offers all of the recreation of summer without the crowds. Crested Butte and READ MORE
Rivers Flowing Strong Through September and Beyond
16 August, 2019
The river conditions of the Gunnison Valley will continue to provide plenty of water for fishing, rafting, and kayaking through September 30th and perhaps beyond. The READ MORE
Town Profiles: Whitepine
15 August, 2019
Visit Whitepine: In this series of town profiles, we’ll highlight the history and current stories of several smaller towns around the valley. Some still exist with year-round READ MORE
Stewardship Heroes: Mel Yemma
6 August, 2019
Mel Yemma is one of my personal local stewardship heroes and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to share a little bit about what makes her READ MORE
Summer Fishing Report
30 July, 2019
Here is the fishing report for Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley for the summer 2019 season. While lake anglers have reported great fishing for months in READ MORE
Wildflowers of the Gunnison Valley
25 July, 2019
Colorado Wildflowers: With above-average precipitation this winter that continued through May, we were primed and ready once summer hit for a superbloom of a magnitude not witnessed READ MORE
Crested Butte Film Festival: Three August Films
22 July, 2019
Just two months away from its 9th annual film festival, September 26 – 29, Crested Butte Film Festival (CBFF) kicks it into high gear with three films READ MORE
Town Profiles: TinCup
10 July, 2019
Visit TinCup: In this series of town profiles, we’ll highlight the history and current stories of several smaller towns around the valley. Some still exist with year-round READ MORE
Mountain Manners: Big Snow Year
28 June, 2019
This past year was a winter for the books. With precipitation for the winter at 134% of average, and 185% of average for May alone, it’s taken READ MORE
5 Best Places to SUP the Gunnison Valley
19 June, 2019
With over 2 million acres of public lands, the headwaters of the largest tributary of the Colorado River in Colorado, and Colorado’s largest lake, it’s no secret READ MORE
Town Profiles: Pitkin
11 June, 2019
Visit Pitkin: In this series of town profiles, we’ll highlight the history and current stories of several smaller towns around the valley. Some still exist with year-round READ MORE
Gunnison Valley Trail Running Events and Races
3 June, 2019
With over 1000 miles of some of the world’s best singletrack in Colorado, it’s no surprise that some of the best trail running in the world can READ MORE
Gunnison and Crested Butte 2019 Summer Event Highlights
29 May, 2019
The 2019 summer events calendar for Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley is packed full of fantastic events this year and we’re looking forward to enjoying many READ MORE
Town Profiles: Powderhorn
20 May, 2019
Visit Powderhorn: In this series of town profiles, we’ll highlight the history and current stories of several smaller towns around the valley. Some still exist with year-round READ MORE
4 Favorite Hikes for Families Near Crested Butte
15 May, 2019
There are over a thousand miles of hiking around the Gunnison Valley. Many are very remote and strenuous. With young children, I have found some of the READ MORE
Five Favorite Hikes for Sea Level Visitors
24 April, 2019
Unless you live in Colorado, chances are it’s going to take a bit of time to acclimate to the altitude on any given visit to our fine READ MORE
December Monthly Film Series: Two Outdoor Adventure Films
12 December, 2018
Take a well-deserved break from your outdoor pursuits in Crested Butte and see some of the best athletes in the world at theirs as Crested Butte Film READ MORE
Crested Butte’s Best Opening Since 1997!
5 December, 2018
Life is good in the Butte! On November 22nd, Crested Butte Mountain Resort started their season with the most coverage of any opening day since 1997. The READ MORE
Leaf Peeping Update 9/16/18 Ohio Pass Road
16 September, 2018
Feast in the Field: A Local Food Story
24 July, 2018
By Cassie Pence Before farm-to-table was even a trend, Chefs Dana Zobs and Stacee VanAernem met the only farmer from Paonia delivering to Crested Butte, Enormous Brontosaurus READ MORE
Catch More Trout This Summer!
17 July, 2018
It’s mid-July. Our miserable snowfall last winter means our rivers right now are August and September low. And they will continue to drop, even the dam-fed Taylor READ MORE
Your Guide to Music in the Gunnison Valley
28 June, 2018
Summertime in the Gunnison Valley doesn’t mean just amazing outdoor adventures, it is also a time ripe with musical offerings. From talented local bands to GRAMMY award READ MORE
Mountain Manners: No Burn, Baby!
13 June, 2018
I love fires. I love campfires. I love fireplaces. I love grilling food over wood or charcoal. By the end of the fall, our family will have READ MORE
5 Tips for Spring Fishing in the Gunnison Valley
19 April, 2018
Spring is a secret season of excellent fishing throughout the Rockies, but in particular in the Gunnison Valley. Our low elevation snowpack has melted off and our READ MORE
Best Pre-Adventure Breakfasts: Gunnison
28 March, 2018
Whether you’re fueling up for a day on the slopes, the trails, the rivers, or the reservoir Gunnison and Almont have some delicious breakfast options for you! READ MORE
Tips Up Tuesdays: How To Patch a Jacket
6 March, 2018
I’ve lost count on the number of ways I’ve put holes in my jackets over the years. Tree limbs and snags are typical culprits, but I’ve had READ MORE
Best Pre-Ski Breakfast: Mt. Crested Butte
22 February, 2018
We started our breakfast series in the town of Crested Butte, this next installation covers the options that are a little closer to the ski lift action. READ MORE
The 32nd Annual Alley Loop Nordic Ski Race
6 February, 2018
There’s no other event quite like the Alley Loop. For one Saturday in February the Crested Butte Nordic Council trucks in snow from around town to spread READ MORE
Tips Up Tuesdays: Best Ski Snacks that Won’t Freeze in Your Pocket
2 January, 2018
In Crested Butte, we don’t subscribe to the “no friends on a powder day” cliché that you’ll hear about in other ski towns. Frankly, that’s nonsense. Skiing READ MORE
Pre-Ski Breakfasts: Crested Butte
21 December, 2017
We like breakfast, and we’re sure you do too, so we’ve gone out and sampled every restaurant in the Gunnison Valley to bring you this series on READ MORE
Shred Boss: Mary Boddington
19 December, 2017
This interview is an excerpt from Steep Thoughts, Volume 1. Check out the full issue online: So you’re the new owner of the Talk of the Town, READ MORE
The Gunnison Valley Apres Scene
14 December, 2017
After a long day on the slopes, most are ready for a stiff drink. Here is a list of some of the classics around the valley. Ski READ MORE
#DogsOfGCB Roundup #1
13 October, 2017
We love our #dogsofgcb posts! Round #1 – our first 25(ish) We asked and you answered. The call out was simple: share your photos of your favorite READ MORE
Leaf Peeping Report September 25th
25 September, 2017
What’s going on with the leaves in the Gunnison Valley? As you know, the valley is quite large so depending on where you are you may have READ MORE
5 Things You Need to Bring to the Blue Mesa Beach Bash
17 August, 2017
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. NO DAY TICKETS AVAILABLE. SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST 25, 2018 The second annual Tito’s Blue Mesa Beach Bash presented by READ MORE
Play Hard for Less: 25 Activities Under $25
10 July, 2017
One of the great things about the Gunnison Valley is the sheer amount of fun that’s possible. With over 2,000,000 acres of public land, unique small towns, READ MORE
Wildflower Guide: The Sunflowers and Other High Season Blooms
6 July, 2017
It’s often said that Crested Butte is at its peak during the week of 4th of July. Not only is the tourist season in full effect, but READ MORE
Mountain Manners: Enjoy Blue Mesa without the Mussels
3 July, 2017
The Mesa playground The Blue Mesa Reservoir is Colorado’s largest body of water. From fishing to water skiing, the Reservoir offers every form of lake recreation. Locals READ MORE
Early-Season Wildflower Guide
26 June, 2017
Crested Butte is the Wildflower Capital of Colorado. If you find yourself here before the height of the season, July-August, you’ll find there is still plenty of READ MORE
Jeff’s Cattlemen’s Days Bucket List
14 June, 2017
Cattlemen’s Days in Gunnison, Colorado is the summer holiday week for our family! We start planning for these July events well before the winter snows melt. My READ MORE
Andrew’s Summer Bucket List
5 June, 2017
With so many places to explore in the Crested Butte and Gunnison Valley, it can take years to get to all of it. This summer, I intend READ MORE
Mountain Manners: A Scenic Hike Through Crested Butte’s History
3 June, 2017
Crested Butte’s Mining History Crested Butte was founded in 1880 as a supply town for the hard rock mines in the surrounding mountains before becoming a coal READ MORE
5 Reasons Gunnison is the Basecamp of the Rockies
15 May, 2017
Last summer, the Wall Street Journal recommended Gunnison and Crested Butte as a great base for mountain biking adventures in southern Colorado. We agree completely. But, it’s READ MORE